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Summary: another good read
Review: Another enjoyable installment in the unlife of Jack Fleming, Vampire, thought given his tendency to get staked it may not be a long one! It's good to see the author has given some thought to the character's future development, and this time around we get to see more of Escott's past. Looking forward to the next installment.
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Summary: Another winner
Review: Another good read from PN Elrod. Fans of "lighter" vampire reading will enjoy this entry to the series. I look forward to the next.
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Summary: Kept me glued to the book as usual
Review: Can't seem to put her books down once I start.
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Summary: Fangs a Million
Review: For those of you who have heard me talk, you'll know I write by running a "movie" of the book in my head. Some of the characters' parts were written with specific actors in mind and this is especially true for DARK SLEEP. Should there ever be a film of this, my ideal casting would include Nigel Bennett, John Kapelos, and Jim Byrnes as Gil Dalhauser, Archy Grant, and Jim Waters. They all know what I've done and responded with pleased chuckles all around. I hope ya'll will be equally amused. Cheers.
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Summary: Meet Charles Escott!
Review: I love P.N. Elrod's "The Vampire Files" series (beginning with Bloodlist and most recently, Lady Crymsyn) mainly because they contain one of the most fascinating characters I've ever encountered--Charles Escott. The series in a nutshell: It's 1930's Chicago. Private agent Escott has joined forces with vampire Jack Fleming to rid the world (or at least, Chicago) of evil. The story moves along at a quick pace, and Elrod's characters are wonderful. My only complaint is that before The Dark Sleep, there simply wasn't enough Escott! I know, I know! It's the VAMPIRE files, not the Escott Files, but still! Charles Escott is, well, basically Sherlock Holmes of 1930's Chicago! The steely gray eyes, the brilliant feats of deduction, complete with Sherlockian habits and characteristics are here--even the insomnia! In the first five books of the series, Elrod drops hints here and there about Escott's background, but we never really find out what he's all about. Why is he in Chicago? Why did he become a private agent? He's an enigma. In The Dark Sleep, we finally get an entire novel focusing on the mystery behind this man and his motives. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: As good as it gets
Review: In 1937 Chicago, vampiric private investigator Jack Fleming finds his form of the afterlife filled with worries and concerns. His girlfriend Bobby Smythe is getting closer to her dream of making it in Hollywood. However, Jack wonders if radio star Archy Grant is tossing Bobby a line to get her in his boudoir. Jack has not figured out how to pay taxes and Uncle Sam is not noted for patience. However, it is not his personal life that concerns Jack as much as the current case. Wealthy Mary Sommerfeld hired Jack's partner Charles Escott to steal back letters that she insists that Jason McCallen stole from her. Jason was once her lover, but Mary is now engaged to European Prince Ravellia. She implies that those letters could end her engagement because they place her in a bad light. However, the simple case of the dumb socialite suddenly turns dark when someone shoots Charles, who ends up in the hospital. Now that case is personal for Jack, he plans to use all his otherworldly powers to attain justice for his human friend. The latest Jack Fleming vampiric historical mystery is an entertaining tale that fans of the series and the sub- genre will enjoy. The who-done-it story line of THE DARK SLEEP seems a bit on the light side, but the characters, especially Jack, add intelligence, dark humor, and depth that brings focus to 1930's Chicago. P.N. Elrod's Vampire Files continues to be enjoyable, offbeat sleuthing tales. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: One of the better Jack Fleming/Vampire Files novels
Review: Jack Fleming works a lot better when the focus on his detective work is a lot narrower. Unlike "A Chill in the Blood," where he tries to stop a gang war, this time around our Vampire Detective is involved in a more traditional mystery involving a young socialite. Meanwhile, Jack's gal pal is trying to advance her career through a slick radio star. Just because Jack is dead does not mean he doesn't have feelings. As always, Elrod does a nice job of combining genres. Why are we surprised that vampires and noir go so well together?
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Summary: One of the better Jack Fleming/Vampire Files novels
Review: Jack Fleming works a lot better when the focus on his detective work is a lot narrower. Unlike "A Chill in the Blood," where he tries to stop a gang war, this time around our Vampire Detective is involved in a more traditional mystery involving a young socialite. Meanwhile, Jack's gal pal is trying to advance her career through a slick radio star. Just because Jack is dead does not mean he doesn't have feelings. As always, Elrod does a nice job of combining genres. Why are we surprised that vampires and noir go so well together?
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Summary: One of the better Jack Fleming/Vampire Files novels
Review: Jack Fleming works a lot better when the focus on his detective work is a lot narrower. Unlike "A Chill in the Blood," where he tries to stop a gang war, this time around our Vampire Detective is involved in a more traditional mystery involving a young socialite. Meanwhile, Jack's gal pal is trying to advance her career through a slick radio star. Just because Jack is dead does not mean he doesn't have feelings. As always, Elrod does a nice job of combining genres. Why are we surprised that vampires and noir go so well together?
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Summary: Finally -- More Vampire Files
Review: The Dark Sleep is indeed an excellent addition to The Vampire Files. I've read them all and really thought the last few before The Dark Sleep were getting a little stale -- they seemed to have the same story line over and over. Now we get to learn a good deal more about Escott and see the friendship between the somewhat bumbling Jack and Escott grow deeper. Escott has a big secret and something terrible to live with from his past and it all comes out here. And lots not forget Bobbi!!
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